Linkages can sometimes result in some odd suspension characteristics, as the new linkage changes the amount of force exerted through the suspension system.
Because the rear wheel travel is still the same as before, the new linkage may cause the rear wheel to come into contact with the back end of the bike — under the seat. To help lower a bike, some people advocate pulling the front forks up through the top and bottom yolks, effectively lowering the front end in the process. Torquing the pinch bolts to the correct torque setting as you go. Lowering the front in this way will change the attitude of the bike and should be approached with caution.
Most bikes will come with some level of suspension adjustment as standard. The most common thing to adjust is the preload. Normally this will come in the form of a threaded ring that is moved up and down the rear shock by turning it one way or another. The further up the shock you wind it, the more pre-load you are introducing to the bike. Introducing more tension to the spring in this way will increase the ride height of the static bike.
Reducing the amount of tension in the spring will have the opposite effect. Some front forks also come with pre-load adjustment built-in.
As with any suspension adjustment, ensuring you return the bike to a neutral riding attitude is vital to attaining neutral and predictable handling. Most motorcycles come pre-set with a middle-ground amount of pre-load installed.
As with pulling the forks through the yolk, adjusting pre-load requires few special tools, a model-specific C-spanner will be all you need. As with any type of suspension mods, if you are unsure, leave it for a professional or get a more experienced friend to double-check your work. Keeping to recommended sag settings should mean your bike handles as the factory intended, moving outside of these settings should be approached with caution.
Skip to main content. Bikes for Sale Get Insurance. Search form Search. Or you can swap in something with a broader rear that will give your butt more support and cushioning as well. This involves less critical changes than the alternatives and can really impact your comfort on the road, so you should try this before anything else. But these procedures can be hard to do correctly and you may have to rely on experts. Smart tip: visit your local shop and have the suspension expert show you the details.
So, how to start with lower a motorcycle? Most models feature ascending-rate rear linkages with parts known as lowering dog-bone links. These can be swapped with custom versions in order to lower the suspension.
You can order online parts like this lowering link for some Kawasaki models. Via Amazon. The second and more involved suspension option is to have the rear shock expertly shortened. With this method you can make sure your bike retains its riding feel and normal operation as designed.
Specialists use various techniques to modify the internals such as adding specialized spacers in the forks and shocks as well as swapping or modifying spring assemblies. The best way to do all these is to have a specialist shop shorten each fork and shock in a proportion that corresponds to that particular configuration. You have to be knowledgeable in these considerations or else get a professional to do the job right.
Try asking around on forums for advice related to your model. Have you learned how to lower a motorcycle? How did you go about it? Mine are 3 inches. But, at least I can touch the ground easy, believe it or not.
I ride the shit out of mine, no problems. Just be careful what you get yourself into on rougher terrain. I know it sounds like a lot of hassle, But it depends on how bad you really want to ride a big boy bike. I ride all over the Northwest by myself all the time in the middle of nowhere. Good idea to have a rescue signal transponder as well, just in case. Like a Spot Gen3 I absolutly love the way everything turned out. Such a fun bike. I promise.
Good luck. Hope this helps. Hey ernest, Wade here again… One other thing I forgot to mention. You will need to take the shift lever to a welder and have him customize it by cutting off the front end part you get your toe under to accommodate your custom boots.
Then weld the rubber toe part back on. Any good welder can do it. If ya need a picture, let me know! Hey ernest Wade once again. I see my email is not on the post. Here ya go: volcano2 comcast. Working on Dropping a 98 rr , slipped fork tubes up and put handlebars on top of triple clamps. Pros or cons of this? In addition to tightening the front preload and loosening the rear preload what else is there to consider. Please if you have any information offer would be greatly appreciated thsnks.
Ask an experienced rider to show you. It kind of involves pushing the foot of the stand forward as you pull the bike back. As Winter weather starts to kick in, you need not look further than Arizona for your dual sport riding adventure The Backroads of Ecuador Adventure tour is designed to take you on Ecuador's best paved roads Connect With Us.
On certain bikes, the handlebars may limit how much you can slide the fork tubes up through the triple clamps. This can often be achieved by adjusting your rear shock preload.
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